Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)

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Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

powerful processor

high-resolution display

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

moderate battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) and Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm 41.6 cm x 28.1 cm x 3.1 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 3.4 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
CPU Intel Xeon E3-1505MV5 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM238 Mobile Intel CM246
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 4
Empty Slots 3 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro M2200 / Intel HD Graphics P530 NVIDIA Quadro T2000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.9 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition) + Windows 10 Pro for Workstations 64-bit Edition Licence Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - French
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad P51 (20MN) Lenovo ThinkPad P73 (20QR)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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